10/9/2023 0 Comments Kv-2 tank battle![]() ![]() ![]() There is only 1 surviving KV-2 left in the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow.The turret was so heavy that the tank could tip over if it wasn't on even ground.When captured by the Germans, the KV-2 was re-designated as "Panzerkampfwagen KV-II 754 (r).".During the battle of Raseinai, a lone KV-2 had stopped the entire German 6th Panzer Division, with 20 tanks destroyed before the vehicle was destroyed itself.Due to an increase in turret weight from the expanded dimensions and a heavier gun, the turret traverse mechanism could work only on level ground. Few were produced due to its combat ineffectiveness, mainly the decreased speed due to the weight of the new gun and turret. Those captured and used by the German Army were known as (Sturm)Panzerkampfwagen KV-II 754(r). Due to the size of its heavy turret and gun, the KV-2 was slower and had a much higher profile than the KV-1. ![]() ![]() As a result, the KV-2 was put under limited production with only 334 units built.Ī heavy assault tank with the M-10 152 mm howitzer, the KV-2 was produced at the same time as the KV-1. This was so bad, the KV-2 turret could potentially flip the vehicle over because of its weight, according to test reports. However, the sheer size of the howitzer meant an extremely large turret would be needed to mount the M-10T howitzer, causing serious problems for the tank such as reduced top speed, increased weight, and slow turret traverse. As a response, an order was placed to mount the 152mm M-10T howitzer onto the KV-1. In Finland, the KV-1's armament was found to be incapable of knocking out Finnish fortifications, especially at the Mannerheim line. Few were ever produced due to its combat ineffectiveness and unreliability due to the weight of the turret and other limiting factors. The KV-2 (Kliment Voroshilov-2) was a Soviet heavy tank armed with the 152mm M-10T Howitzer built on a KV-1 chassis. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |